7 backstage secrets from the z100 jingle ball!

Ever since I've moved to New York five years ago, I know it's really the holiday season when the Z100 Jingle Ball comes around. In years past, I've been lucky enough to hang out in the On 3 Productions Gift Lounge with the Pussycat Dolls, Chris Brown, Natasha Bedingfield, and The Click Five and also soak up the star-studded scene backstage where I've spotted everyone from Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff to Jessica Simpson and Destiny's Child!

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And with each passing year, the lineup just seems to get better than the last... every year, I come home and literally just sit and stare at my wall thinking, did all that just really happen?! It's just always been one of those events where crazy stuff with the stars happens that you couldn't even dream up if you try. And this year was no exception, here's why....

1- When Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford found us backstage, the first words out of his mouth were, "I heard a rumor you guys were here!" (Apparently rumors that Gossip Guys hear are accurate- ha!) He chatted with us about how excited he was to be at the big Madison Square Garden concert to see all the amazing acts... and then we whipped out a surprise for him from our February issue that made him blush! No, we're not telling you what it is now, but trust me, Chace fans, you'll want to grab this issue the moment it hits newsstands on January 1!

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2- And that wasn't the only surprise we had for a Jingle Ball star... we showed Fall Out Boy a preview of our the February issue too, that literally had Pete Wentz speechless. ;)

3- While we were doing our interview with Boys Like Girls, Fall Out Boy was walking by, and Pete poked his head in between all of them and said... "Boys Like CosmoGIRL!s"!!! Haha! Gotta love that Pete! One of the guys added in "Backstreet BOYS Like CosmoGIRLS!" since BSB was on stage at the time. :)

4- When we grabbed Colbie Caillat, I was finally able to ask her the question I've been dying to find out... what exactly is a Bubbly face?! :) Not only did she explain that it's one of those expressions that you make when you're just so happy and excited that you can't help but grin, but she even demonstrated for us! (And we found out we were both wearing Theory tops-- she has good taste- ha!)

5- The Naked Brothers Band also made a surprise appearance backstage... and everytime we asked a question about celeb gals, the two of them duked it out to see who would get to snag which one... especially when it came to Avril Lavigne, who they had just met that night!

6- And of course the hottest act of the night was the Jonas Brothers, who were headlining the big show. It was literally impossible to get to them...but of course the guys made time to squeeze in a quick two minutes for you CosmoGIRL! readers. And what polite boys... even in those two minutes, they each took the time to greet and say goodbye with a heartfelt hug... awww!

7- And a Bonus Jonas Fun Fact! When the guys walked over, they immediately started saying, "Congratulations!" We asked, "For what?!" And they all said, "For being so awesome!!!" That means you guys, CosmoGIRL!s... Kevin, Nick and Joe truly adore each and every one of you!

Oh, one more thing... afterwards, we stopped by the after party... and spotted AJ McLean and Howie D from Backstreet Boys bowling just a couple lanes over from Chace and Carrie Underwood (seriously, how cute are they together?!)

Whew! What a Friday night that was! No wonder I'm still so giddy... heehee! So, which of these stars are your faves? And who would be your dream holiday concert lineup? Let us know!

Can't wait to hear from you!

Rachel

Entertainment Editor

5- The Naked Brothers Band also made a surprise appearance backstage... and everytime we asked a question about celeb gals, the two of them duked it out to see who would get to snag which one... especially when it came to Avril Lavigne, who they had just met that night!

6- And of course the hottest act of the night was the Jonas Brothers, who were headlining the big show. It was literally impossible to get to them...but of course the guys made time to squeeze in a quick two minutes for you CosmoGIRL! readers. And what polite boys... even in those two minutes, they each took the time to greet and say goodbye with a heartfelt hug... awww!

7- And a Bonus Jonas Fun Fact! When the guys walked over, they immediately started saying, "Congratulations!" We asked, "For what?!" And they all said, "For being so awesome!!!" That means you guys, CosmoGIRL!s... Kevin, Nick and Joe truly adore each and every one of you!

Oh, one more thing... afterwards, we stopped by the after party... and spotted a AJ McLean and Howie D from Backstreet Boys bowling just a couple lanes over from Chace and Carrie Underwood (seriously, how cute are they together?!)

Whew! What a Friday night that was! No wonder I'm still so giddy... heehee! So, which of these stars are your faves? And who would be your dream holiday concert lineup? Let us know!